One day after a top lawmaker effectively killed prospects for a new PawSox stadium in the current General Assembly session, Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien…
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PawSox Stadium Proposal Dead In Current Legislative Session
State Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said Tuesday there’s not enough time in the current legislative session to consider the PawSox’ proposal
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Providence City Council To Consider New Rules Following Aponte Resignation
Providence City Councilors will consider changing their governing rules, during a special council meeting Monday night. It would allow for the removal…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A number of thorny issues are maturing in time for the final weeks of the legislative session. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and…
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PawSox Stadium Proposal Faces Uncertainty In RI House
The $73 million proposal for a new PawSox stadium in Pawtucket faces an uncertain path in the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
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Proposed $73 Million PawSox Stadium Sparks Fresh Debate
The Pawtucket Red Sox are willing to contribute $45 million to the cost of a new $73 million stadium at the Apex site in Pawtucket, with the state and…
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Gun Law Debate Returns To Statehouse
Debate over gun-related legislation will return to the Statehouse later Tuesday.
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Political Roundtable: Frias On Care NE Merger, Eliminating The Car Tax & Brown’s Poll
Steven Frias, Rhode Island’s GOP National Committeeman, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the car tax debate; Care New England’s envisioned merger;…
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Community Safety Act To Get Full Providence City Council Vote
The Providence City Council Ordinance Committee voted 5-0 to send the lengthy ordinance, known as the Community Safety Act, to the full council for a vote.
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As Providence Police Begin Use Of Body Cameras, Questions Remain
The Providence Police Department will be the first in Rhode Island to start using body cameras in a couple of weeks. For the most part, the cameras are…
